Talking urgent care with Dr David Sorrell
This week we catch up with our Director of Clinical Training, Dr David Sorrell, to discuss our take home thoughts following our recent Bootcamp conference.
Urgent Bite 326 – When liquid medication tastes foul
Some medicine tastes foul, and this is a barrier to administration. How can we make this easier? But always remember to check current guidelines, as recommendations can change.
Urgent Bite 325 – Diagnostic considerations when urine changes colour
There are a number of diagnostic considerations if urine changes colour. In urgent care we should pay attention to any changes in urine.
Urgent Bite 324 – Looking back at Bootcamp 2026
Last weekend was the College’s three day Bootcamp conference in Auckland. The theme was Reflecting Forward, as we celebrated 25 years of urgent care scope. This week, we look back at the weekend.
Urgent Bite 323 – Cracking Joints
There are a number of ways you can “crack” a joint. Some are relevant to urgent care, and some are just interesting.
Busting Myths with Laura and Dinesh – Episode 1
In this first episode of Busting Myths with Laura and Dinesh, Dr Laura Hamill and Dr Dinesh Deonarain consider whether spider bites always require antibiotics and the evidence around the need to split plaster casts.
Urgent Bite 322 – ADHD medications and eye conditions
There are important ocular side effects related to medications used to treat ADHD.
Urgent Bite 321 – Hand Foot and Mouth Disease and considering the Rule Bias
Hand foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness that almost always affects children under 5.
But, as the world’s number one golfer shows, healthy adults can contract it, so do not discount it as a possible diagnosis, if the story fits.
Urgent Bite 320 – Smith’s Fracture and reflections on opinions
Smith’s fracture of the wrist is the opposite of a Colles fracture and is an important fracture to identify in urgent care.
Urgent Bite 319 – Opioid Side Effects
We commonly see opioid side effects. But there are some we may not have been aware of that we should keep in mind in patients who have been taking opioids for more than a month.